The principal aim of this module is to
introduce basic legal concepts that can improve the practical
application of mental health law (primarily in England) with
particular relevance to tribunal law.

Initially, we will answer questions such
as:

How is the law made?

What is case law?

The difference between statute law and
secondary legislation and how judges influence mental health law
will be examined.

We will then go on to review the impact of the
European Convention of Human Rights on domestic mental health law,
and consider changes to Mental health tribunal first tier
(tribunal) law introduced by the Tribunal Court and Enforcement Act
2007 (TCEA).